cane sugar, Donald Trump and Coca-Cola
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Coca-Cola said it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump. So, we asked some AP staffers if they could tell the difference between the American and Mexican Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola confirmed that it will release a new Coke made with cane sugar. The announcement follows a social media post from President Donald Trump last week in which he claimed he persuaded the company to replace high-fructose corn syrup.
President Trump has a famous affinity for Diet Coke, which uses aspartame, a low-calorie artificial sweetener. He has reinstalled a button on the Oval Office desk that alerts White House staff when he wants a fresh can of Diet Coke.
US President Donald Trump said that Coca-Cola has agreed to use real cane sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup in its domestic sodas - all at his suggestion. However, the company have not confirmed the
“I have been speaking to Coca-Cola about using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the United States, and they have agreed to do so,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I’d like to thank all of those in authority at Coca-Cola. This will be a very good move by them — You’ll see. It’s just better!”
Democrats and independents say Trump's cuts to Medicaid and wind power, plus a push for cane sugar over corn syrup, are alienating voters in this farm state.
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Coca-Cola refused to confirm the president’s claim that he got it to switch to cane sugar. And now it’s defending high-fructose corn syrup.